phoenix dactylifera
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Definition
Noun: * Phoenix dactylifera: A tall, tropical, feather-leaved palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera) native to regions like Syria, cultivated for its sweet, edible fruit known as dates.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Phoenix dactylifera is highly drought-tolerant and a vital crop in arid regions.
- Oases in the desert are often centered around groves of Phoenix dactylifera.
- Botanists study the Phoenix dactylifera for its remarkable adaptability to harsh climates.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and agricultural contexts, is the formal scientific (Latin) name used to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other palm species within the genus (e.g., , the Canary Island date palm).
Variants and Related Words
- Date Palm: The common English name for .
- Date: The edible fruit produced by the tree.
Synonyms
- Date palm
- Date tree
Related Terms
- Arecaceae: The palm family, to which belongs.
- Drupe: The type of fruit (a fleshy fruit with a single stone) that a date is.
Noun
- tall tropical feather palm tree native to Syria bearing sweet edible fruit